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AQE Responds to Gov. Hochul’s Budget Announcement

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 15, 2024) — In response to Governor Hochul’s budget announcement, public education advocacy organization the Alliance for Quality Education released the following statement: “We are deeply concerned about all the time wasted in pushing back on cuts instead of charting a path forward toward dismantling educational racism,” said Marina Marcou-O’Malley, Co-Executive Director, … Continue reading AQE Responds to Gov. Hochul’s Budget Announcement

2024 One House Proposals Side By Side Analysis

The Problem With ‘Affordable’ Child Care

The author makes the argument that the issue with “affordable” child care is that it should actually be free, considering its essential role in supporting families and communities. Unlike public schools or libraries, which are for the most part universally accepted as essential and funded by taxes, child care is often viewed as a private … Continue reading The Problem With ‘Affordable’ Child Care

Hochul Wants Credit for School Funding Victory While Trying to Undermine It

Gov. Overlooks Decades of Advocacy of Black & Brown Parents ALBANY, N.Y. (March 20, 2024) — Following comments made by Gov Hochul regarding the Foundation Aid formula as reported by Politico on Tuesday, the public education advocacy organization Alliance for Quality Education released this response: “It is disappointing, and, were it not so serious, even … Continue reading Hochul Wants Credit for School Funding Victory While Trying to Undermine It

David Banks on pre-K, 3-K budget restoration: “I have great confidence”

New York City’s schools chancellor addressed City Council concerns over budget cuts, hinting at potential reversals in reductions to early childhood education funding amidst better-than-expected tax revenue projections. He emphasized challenges ahead, including the need to address class size mandates and the looming expiration of federal stimulus funds, warning of inevitable “trade-offs” without additional funding … Continue reading David Banks on pre-K, 3-K budget restoration: “I have great confidence”

How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district

The Long Beach School District is grappling with potential funding cuts as Governor Hochul’s proposed budget threatens a significant reduction in state aid, leading to fears of school closures and program cuts. Parents, administrators, and lawmakers are mobilizing to address the situation, with efforts to fight the cuts both locally and in Albany. The specific … Continue reading How Hochul’s education budget proposal created chaos in one Long Island school district

Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Face Challenges to School Enrollment

Advocates assert that the city is failing to adhere to federal law safeguarding the educational entitlements of homeless individuals aged under 21, which mandates immediate school enrollment for young adults. They highlight instances where newly arrived immigrant youth are placed on waitlists, informed of limited availability, or encouraged to pursue the General Educational Development (GED) … Continue reading Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Face Challenges to School Enrollment

The Department of Education, Formerly the Board of Education, Is Actually ‘NYC Public Schools’—For Now

The New York City Department of Education underwent a subtle rebranding, now officially known as New York City Public Schools, aiming to foster a sense of connection with families and educators. Despite this change, the legal name remains the Department of Education, with the transition intended to be gradual and no immediate need to replace … Continue reading The Department of Education, Formerly the Board of Education, Is Actually ‘NYC Public Schools’—For Now

Hochul wanted to cut school aid in her budget. NY lawmakers are pushing to restore it.

A summary of one house proposals this week, where state lawmakers proposed to fully restore funding and provide 3% increases for New York school districts facing cuts under Governor Hochul’s budget. AQE applauds this move, as it prioritizes student support as they continue bouncing back from the global pandemic. Read the full article.

What organizations, lawmakers and lobbyists are saying about the NY legislature’s budgets

A collation of remarks from numerous statewide advocacy groups, including AQE and the Empires State Campaign for Child Care on the legislature’s budget proposal, which featured numerous counter proposals to Governor Hochul’s Executive FY2025 Budget. Read the full article.